MacKenzie “Mac” Dallenbach, MSW, LMSW

Welcome to my page, I’m Mac (she/her/hers)! In such a complex world, we are all striving for progress, not perfection. I believe that you do not need to be perfect to be worthy and loved. In addition to being a cat momma and self-described nerd, I am a proud third generation graduate from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI)! I hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work and Psychology, as well as a Conflict Resolution Certificate from UNI. After UNI, I was accepted into the University of Missouri – Columbia's School of Social Work as an MSW/PhD student. I received my MSW in December 2022 and now am focusing on my dissertation as a PhD candidate. I love both research and clinical work, so there is a lot of overlap between the two for me. I still teach a research methods online course at Mizzou! 

As a provisionally licensed master social worker (LMSW), I provide individual therapy and co-facilitate groups at The Oak Center (TOC). While I have worked with adults, I primarily work with youth (8 to 17 years) and am passionate about helping them feel comfortable in their own unique and authentic selves. I am a firm believer that people are doing the best they can at any given moment and want to improve.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is my therapeutic modality of choice. I have received training in DBT during my Master’s practicum here at TOC, and have been in the DBT world as a clinician or group facilitator for over 2.5 years. I am also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and am in the process of working towards becoming rostered, after completing a year of consultation with nationally certified TF-CBT clinicians. 

Evidence-Based Therapies I utilize:

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Insurances I currently am able to accept:

  • Medicaid (MO HealthNet, Healthy Blue, Home State Health, UHC - Community Plan)

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield

When I am not at TOC or Mizzou, you can be sure I am spending time with my husband, friends & family, and/or with our three personality-filled cats (Maslow, Harlow, and Fruzzetti)! I love reading, coffee shops, Fall vibes, exploring and traveling. If it is soccer season, you will catch me in Kansas City cheering on Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Current. 

I live my life following the three C’s - cats, caffeine, and curiosity. 

 

As a provisionally licensed master social worker (LMSW) I am currently being supervised by Brighton Sanchez, MSW, LCSW (License No. 2019038235).

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